Job Description

1. Develops and implements research operations to carry out specific long term field studies. 2. Hires, trains and supervises field staff providing direction in research protocol, subject recruitment, enrollment and obtaining consent from identified subjects. 3. Develops complex data management systems to incorporate significant data acquired during all phases of the study; reviews progress and assures accuracy and compliance of data being acquired and stored. Generates regular and ad hoc reports for analysis of study integrity. 4. Provides continuous feedback on study progress, and contributes to complex development of annual reports, statistical reporting and protocol design. 5. May perform other related duties as assigned.



Required Skill/ability 1: Strong understanding of empirical methods, including econometrics and economics, as demonstrated by coursework or other similar channels.  Knowledge of research methods, statistics, and data analysis. Understanding of randomized controlled trials.



Required Skill/ability 2: Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, and research partners including those in developing countries.



Required Skill/ability 3: Extremely organized and self-directed, with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.  Flexible, self-motivated individual with a team player attitude.  Demonstrated ability to train and lead a high performing research team.



Required Skill/ability 4: Skills in grant proposal preparation, grant management, project reporting, and communications, including an ability to integrate research and policy into coherent and effective written materials.  Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets.



Required Skill/ability 5: Demonstrated positive attitude and commitment to working as a member of a center-wide team.  The ideal candidate should have the ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures. Being open to learning about different dimensions of diversity and exhibiting positive attitudes towards cultural differences.



Preferred Education: Master's degree in Economics (strongly preferred) or related field and two years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.  Strong interest and experience in international development work including living and conducting field research in a developing country and willingness to travel.



Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)



Posting Position Title: Program Manager, Research



University Job Title: Inclusion Economics Research Manager



Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Master's degree in Economics (strongly preferred) or related field and two years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.  Strong interest and experience in international development work including living and conducting field research in a developing country and willingness to travel.

Master's degree in relevant field and two years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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